I found an old Lionel train set up in the attic of my new home. The engine 2-4-2 #1684 with a sound tender and three cars as well. Tanker, S.U.n.X. #1680 with a built date of 5-29… Box car, Baby Ruth #1679 with a built date of 4-31-39… and the Caboose #1682. Is their any value to this train set or should I put them in a yard sell? I know nothing about Lionel trains, I’m into HO trains…[D)]
SPJOE,
A lot of the value has to do with the condition - and the scarcity - and the age. I suggest you pack up the Lionel stuff and take it to a train show, possibly a few hobby shops that handle older stuff for collectors, and, as you’ve already done, check with folks on this forum - and others like it. I can look up the numbers in a price guide easily enough, as can many others here. But it’s a real guessing game if we don’t know if the condition of the stuff is beat up, pristine, or somewhere in between.
Perhaps you can post a few photos? Feel free to send me a PM if you like.
The Other Chip
Hello you may also want to post this on thh Classic toy trains forum first one on the forum lists, as well as this one is set aside for classic real trains,you will get far more answers on the Classic Toy trains forum.
Rob
These posts show up under “Active Topics” as well…assuming they’re active, of course.
Good advice to address the Classic Toy Trains forum.
The Other Chip